Comprehensive Analysis of Babad and Colonial Resources in Revealing Jayalelana in the 17th And 18th Centuries

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chronicle sources; colonial sources; traditional history; colonial; methodology

Abstract

This study aims to provide a solution to the problem of scarcity of historical sources. This research was inspired by the reality when students writing their thesis experienced difficulties in finding sources. Especially in compiling local history themes. In the writing of local history during the transitional period in the 17th and 18th centuries, the veils of darkness began to be revealed. During this period there were relatively many written sources available, both local (chronicle) and colonial, thus enabling the reconstruction of a clearer historical picture. However, the simultaneous use of Babad and colonial sources often creates controversy, because the theoretical and methodological frameworks are not only different but also contradictory, especially when it comes to temporal, factual or spatial issues. Methodically, traditional sources such as babad are still considered less valid when used to complement historical sources in historical writing. In studying historical phenomena, three elements must be included: people, time, and place. Human objects and spatial elements in the writing of the Babad have been fulfilled. However, the temporal (time) element in Babad works is often ignored (the year number is not included). The writing that appears flows just like that and is narrative in nature. This research is a qualitative historical research which aims to provide an explanation of a step in how techniques utilize traditional sources (chronicles) and colonial sources in compiling historiography. The method used in this study is more explanatory in a descriptive form which seeks to provide a systematic and careful elaboration strategy between two historical sources. The goal is to develop techniques for processing historical facts as an application from historical methods courses.

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